We believe that the success achieved in assisting U.S.-based Internet companies to enter Japan can be duplicated for the U.K. and other countries.

We believe there is enormous potential for entrepreneurial Internet ventures in key European markets.

To have real success and roots in a society, there has to be a local champion, and hence we believe in identifying a local entrepreneur.

I don't like accidental success. It's what Bill Gates calls 'random,' a term he uses with the opposite of respect.

In the early stages of Internet in Japan, many said that Japanese and Americans are different. There are 10 reasons why Japanese Internet is not taking off. I said none of them are right; it's just a time lag. And, of course, Japanese Internet took off.

I'm still committed to the success of the U.K. and the belief of the strong intelligence and passion and determination of the British people. I'm a strong believer of their long-term historical success.